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Titans fall to Crusaders, Bluehawks

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
DONIPHAN — The Titans’ late-inning rally fell short on Thursday.Class C No. 9 Twin River scored 2 runs in the top of the seventh inning but could not tie the game as Grand Island Central Catholic escaped with an 8-7 win.

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Warriors run at Ravenna Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RAVENNA — Fullerton traveled to the Ravenna Golf Club on Thursday for the Ravenna Invite.The boys team finished 15th overall. Doniphan-Trumbull took home the team title. The girls team did not have three runners to post a team score. Kearney Catholic took home the girls team title.

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Titans run at O’Neill Invite

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
O’NEILL — Twin River traveled to the O’Neill Country Club for the O’Neill Invite on Friday.The Titans finished 10th overall. Pierce took home the team title, edging Bloomfield-Wausa and O’Neill.Micah Stenzel was Twin River’s top runner, finishing 47th overall with a time of 21:12.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Sept. 17, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor. Ella PickrelElla Pickrel had 9 kills and an ace in Fullerton’s win over Chambers/Wheeler Central on Saturday.
Adam Schroder finished with 78 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown in Twin River’s 28-16 win over Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Adam Schroder finished with 78 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown in Twin River’s 28-16 win over Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans win defensive battle

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
GENOA — The Titans has shown they can put up a lot of points this season. On Friday they showed they can win a defensive battle.Twin River (2-1) earned a Homecoming win, defeating Heartland 28-16.“It was a gutsy performance,” Twin River coach Kalin Koch said.
Cael Dubas have three rushing touchdowns and passed for three touchdowns in Fullerton’s 62-22 win over Cedar Bluffs. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Cael Dubas have three rushing touchdowns and passed for three touchdowns in Fullerton’s 62-22 win over Cedar Bluffs. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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WHAT A RUSH

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
CEDAR BLUFFS — Fullerton stayed perfect on the season Friday, running over Cedar Bluffs in a 62-22 road win.The Warriors (3-0) jumped out to a quick lead, scoring on their first play from the line of scrimmage. Sophomore Cael Dubas took the snap and ran the ball 59 yards to put his team ahead.
Aubrey Thies shot a 140 on Saturday. Photo provided

Aubrey Thies shot a 140 on Saturday. Photo provided

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Warriors have busy golf week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
FRIEND — Fullerton completed a busy golf week with a quad and two invites.The Warriors were at Galaway Creek Golf Course twice, once for the Hampton-Henderson quad on Tuesday and their invite on Thursday. Then on Saturday they traveled to Friend for the Exeter-Milligan Invite.
Adalyn Bishop reaches first base against the Polk County Slammers last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Adalyn Bishop reaches first base against the Polk County Slammers last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans runner-up at invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
COLUMBUS — Class C No. 9 Twin River finished as runner-up at the Lakeview Invite over the weekend.The Titans defeated Adams Central 14-1 and Lakeview 13-6 before falling to York 6-2. Earlier in the week, Twin River picked up wins over Polk County (16-14) and Highway 91 (12-1).
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Mustangs for first win of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
DAYKIN — The Titans picked up their first win of the season — and nearly walked away with two.Twin River split a triangular on Thursday at Meridian, falling 28-26, 25-23 to the host and defeating McCool Junction 25-17, 25-14.

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Warriors shorthanded at invite

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
LOUP CITY — The Warriors were running short-handed last week at the Rebel Invite at the Loup City Golf Course.Both the boys and girls teams were down a runner, keeping Fullerton from placing in the team standings. Kenesaw took home the boys team title and Elm Creek took home the girls team title.